High-pressure Water Jetting
High-pressure Water Jetting | Drain Opening | Plumbing | Birchwood
Blocked kitchen sink, sluggish shower, or an outdoor line that simply won’t clear? HEP’s high-pressure water jetting slices through grease, roots, and years of buildup in seconds, restoring full flow without chemicals or invasive digging. Our Birchwood technicians arrive with truck-mounted jetters that deliver up to 4,000 psi, scouring pipe walls so thoroughly that future clogs struggle to stick. The result is a safer, cleaner, longer-lasting solution for stubborn drain opening issues in homes, restaurants, and commercial facilities alike.
Schedule your service today and feel the difference a precision water jet can make. We’re local, licensed, and on-call 24/7 for emergencies, with transparent pricing and a one-year warranty against the same blockage. From quick diagnostics with HD camera inspections to immediate, spotless cleanup, HEP treats your property as if it were our own—leaving you with nothing but smoothly running drains and peace of mind.
FAQs
What is high-pressure water jetting and how does it clear a blocked drain?
High-pressure water jetting uses a specialised pump that forces water through a flexible hose and jetting nozzle at pressures up to 4,000 psi. The high-energy stream scours the inside walls of the pipe, breaks apart grease, scale, tree-root fibres, soap scum, and other debris, and flushes the loosened material downstream to the main sewer. Because it cleans the full internal diameter of the pipe instead of simply punching a hole through the obstruction, jetting restores maximum flow capacity and delays future blockages.
Is water jetting safe for my residential or commercial plumbing system?
Yes. When performed by our trained Birchwood technicians, water jetting is completely safe for PVC, copper, cast-iron, clay, and HDPE pipes. We select the correct pressure, flow rate, and nozzle design for the pipe material and diameter, preventing damage while still delivering a thorough clean. Jetting is non-chemical, leaves no residue, and is gentler on pipes than mechanical cutting or acid drain cleaners.
What kinds of blockages can high-pressure jetting remove that a traditional drain snake can’t?
A mechanical snake can punch a small path through soft obstructions, but it struggles with heavy grease deposits, mineral scale, sand, mud, or widespread root intrusion. High-pressure jetting pulverises and flushes these tough buildups, removes biofilm from pipe walls, and even blasts out hardened concrete or grout slurries in some situations. The result is a longer-lasting solution and a cleaner pipe interior than snaking alone.
How often should I have my drains jetted in Birchwood?
For most homes, preventive jetting every 18–24 months keeps kitchen and main lines free-flowing. Restaurants and commercial kitchens that produce high volumes of grease benefit from quarterly or bi-annual jetting. Older Birchwood properties with mature trees may also need semi-annual service to keep root intrusion under control. After an initial inspection, we’ll recommend a maintenance schedule tailored to your usage, pipe age, and previous blockage history.
Will high-pressure jetting create mess or disrupt my household or business operations?
Our jetting equipment is self-contained in a service van, so we simply park near the cleanout, connect the hose, and start jetting. All debris is flushed down the sewer line, not into your premises. We use protective mats, back-flow prevention, and CCTV confirmation to ensure a clean, safe job. Residential jobs typically take 60–90 minutes; most commercial jobs are completed after-hours or during low-traffic periods to minimise downtime.
Why should I choose your company for water jetting services in Birchwood?
We are Birchwood’s local, licensed plumbing specialists with over 15 years of jetting experience. Our vans carry the latest 4,000 psi/18 gpm jetters, root-cutting nozzles, and HD CCTV cameras for post-clean inspection. We provide upfront pricing, 24/7 emergency response, and a satisfaction guarantee—if the drain blocks again within 30 days, we return at no charge. Our technicians live locally, so you get rapid response times and service that supports the Birchwood community.